ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline, a sustained-release capsule. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood levels are checked to ensure theophylline is within the therapeutic range, indicating understanding of monitoring needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches 0.8 mg/hr daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the patch at night prevents tolerance, indicating understanding of the need for a drug-free period.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss, especially with rapid or high-dose administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hyperkalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias due to its effects on myocardial cell membrane potentials.
Therefore, close cardiac monitoring is essential to detect any signs of cardiac instability.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notifies the client and provides teaching about the newly prescribed medication. For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided: A.
Correct Answer: A,A,B,A,B
Rationale: This statement indicates that the client understands that black stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential side effect of iron supplementation. Notifying the provider is appropriate in this case to assess for any significant bleeding.